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Old 11-25-2011, 11:07 PM   #421
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Do I need to run the full package to upgrade to 3.2.1 first before running this extract/edit to 3.3? (That is if I figure out running python on windows and find where this _tool.py is first )

If I were to create the full package myself, can I run the updater

update_dxg-2.5.8-prepare_kindle.bin
update_k3g-3.1-create_updater.bin

On DX client and Keyboard 3G w/ 3.3 host?

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I'm sure most of you know this already, but I just decided to update my Kindle DX from 3.2.1 to 3.3. If you're running that package found on bay of pirates, all you have to do is download the 3.3 update for any Kindle 3. I'm using the Kindle 3 Wifi+3G update, so the filenames may differ. Use Kindle_update_tool.py to extract Update_kindle_3.3_B006.bin and decompress it. You'll now find "Update_525120101-611680021.bin". Use the update tool to extract that and decompress it. Now you'll have a bunch of files. Go into the "06" folder and find "update-06-576290015-611680021.bin". Open that in a hex editor and go to offset 0xC. Change it to 0x02 for K2, 0x03 for K2i, 0x04 for DX, 0x05 for DXi, and 0x09 for DXG. Now copy that update to your Kindle and run it. You might get an error and it's ok because some of the modem files may be different, but your Kindle will be updated regardless. Someone can make a "premade" package of 3.3 updates, but I don't have the time.
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Old 11-26-2011, 02:33 AM   #422
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I'm sure most of you know this already, but I just decided to update my Kindle DX from 3.2.1 to 3.3. If you're running that package found on bay of pirates, all you have to do is download the 3.3 update for any Kindle 3. I'm using the Kindle 3 Wifi+3G update, so the filenames may differ. Use Kindle_update_tool.py to extract Update_kindle_3.3_B006.bin and decompress it. You'll now find "Update_525120101-611680021.bin". Use the update tool to extract that and decompress it. Now you'll have a bunch of files. Go into the "06" folder and find "update-06-576290015-611680021.bin". Open that in a hex editor and go to offset 0xC. Change it to 0x02 for K2, 0x03 for K2i, 0x04 for DX, 0x05 for DXi, and 0x09 for DXG. Now copy that update to your Kindle and run it. You might get an error and it's ok because some of the modem files may be different, but your Kindle will be updated regardless. Someone can make a "premade" package of 3.3 updates, but I don't have the time.
I did exactly what you said. Update failed, kindle restarted and it was still 3.2.1 after it restarted. U006 is the error code. Though i really wonder if there is a benefit in 3.3 for us or not.

EDIT: At the bottom-right of the settings page, "Version 3.2.1 (576290015)" is written. Does this mean it is upgraded as the version revision number is the same one in the name of the .bin file i installed?

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Old 11-26-2011, 11:26 AM   #423
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Hmm. Check the logs.
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Old 11-26-2011, 02:36 PM   #424
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Hmm. Check the logs.
and where may that be?
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Old 11-26-2011, 02:38 PM   #425
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It'll tell you what file failed to update.
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Old 11-26-2011, 03:56 PM   #426
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111126:224814 ota_install: I def:patch:patchinfo="/opt/amazon/ebook/booklet/PictureViewer.jar":patching file
111126:224814 ota_install: C def:patch:patchinfo="/opt/amazon/ebook/booklet/PictureViewer.jar":checksum failure
111126:224814 ota_install: I def:patch:current_md5=7815c21ec5d375ebf9980054c154 117f,expected_md5=04ab453aad724c2bffd13a0960969662 ,patch_md5=a5a83e82cc775260a35c103e7ce8cb80:checks um verify111126:224816 system: E _otaupexec:def:image update failed

I had installed full screen picture viewer hack found here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/arc.../t-139694.html. Even i uninstalled it, it looks it still didn't fully replace the original files. Is there anything i can do?
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Old 11-26-2011, 04:01 PM   #427
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I don't think there's anything you can do except get a copy of the original 3.2.1 files.
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Old 11-26-2011, 05:08 PM   #428
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I have succesfully installed firmware 3.3 on my kindle DXG. Here are the feature list on Amazon.
Download your archived Personal Documents on Kindle Keyboard
Whispersync for Personal Documents on Kindle Keyboard
AmazonLocal deals on Kindle Keyboard with Special Offers
Voice Guide Shortcut: Kindle Keyboard users can now quickly turn the Voice Guide feature on and off by holding the Shift key and pressing Spacebar.

Only the fourth one works. But the voice still crackles. It looks there is nothing useful with this update for kindle DXG users unless there are some unadvertised features which i doubt.
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Old 11-27-2011, 09:34 AM   #429
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Yes. Use the update_restore-os.bin that was on your kindle DXG after installing the 3.2.1 firmware. Hope you saved it. If not i am pretty sure somebody around here might help you.
I hope so, as I lost it in a hard drive crash, I've used data recovery techniques to no avail, and even my forensic recovery programs failed to find the darn thing.

Any chance someone could post it or work with me to find a way to get ma a copy?? I have a DXG graphite B009 wifi + 3G.

Either the restore bin, or better fix on the battery drain; as invariably I end up with a "critical battery" after it sits turned off for4 days ; even when wireless is turned off.

I'd just as soon return to 2.5.8 if its going to mess with the battery all the time. Any help I'll do a paypal contribution for someone if they could snail mail a cd with the recovery files burnt on it....
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Old 11-29-2011, 02:31 PM   #430
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I'm getting (on a Kindle DXG):
111129:181417 system: I _otaupexec:defrocessing update /mnt/us/Update_525120101-611680021.bin
111129:181417 system: I _otaupexec:def:version is "FC02"
111129:181445 system: I _otaupexec:def:update image checksum OK
111129:181521 system: I mntroot:def:Making root filesystem writeable
111129:181521 EXT3 FS on mmcblk0p1, internal journal
111129:181521 webupdate: I def:webupdate::hop path:
111129:181521 webupdate: C def:webupdate::update path for device (05/576290015) does not exist
111129:181523 system: E _otaupexec:def:image update failed
111129:181525 system: E S50updater:def:OTA update failed (1)
111129:181525 system: I S50updater:defeleting OTA bundle file "/mnt/us/Update_525120101-611680021.bin"

I'm using:

111129:181547 cvm[19038]: I VersionManagerImpl:SoftwareVersion:base=System Software Version_ 015-S2-057629,pretty=Kindle 3.2.1 (576290015),ota=576290015:
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Old 11-30-2011, 02:20 PM   #431
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I want to upgrade my kindle dxg to 3.2.1 or 3.1 but i do not have another kindle 3 to get the update package. any helps would be fine.and which version should i get? please pm me

btw I have tried to apply prepare_kindle for several times however it says update was not succesful and it restarts all the time. I apply dxg package and my kindle serial number starts with B009 so i don't think im doing something wrong.no output folder is created neither.

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Old 11-30-2011, 06:02 PM   #432
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I sold my Kindle 3, in order to help raise money (?!) for a DXG----and this was before I discovered this thread. I'd be really grateful if someone could PM, you know, the 'instructions' for the upgrade to me.

I absolutely love the DXG, but especially the font rendering leaves a *lot* to be desired.
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Old 12-01-2011, 12:40 AM   #433
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Old 12-01-2011, 01:52 AM   #434
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reprep do you have any idea why i cannot apply prepare_kindle package?


edit:my bad after jailbreak it seems fine
still could not find a update package though

edit2: Finally i found and then updated my kindle dxg. Everything seems fine. thanx for the good work.

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Old 12-06-2011, 06:53 AM   #435
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Hello,
I have a kindle dxg and a dxi. I will update both.
I like to know is it posible to update with installed hacks?
Jailbreak v.0.10.N ; lpad-pkg-001c ; kindle-ss-0.25.N

Can someone write me a PM?
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